Builders Of The Ancient World: Marvels of Engineering [Deluxe Edition] [Board book]

Ron Fisher (Author), Norman Hammond (Author), Ann Nottingham Kelsall (Author), Joyce Stewart (Author), Gene S. Stuart (Author), Richard A. Cooke III (Author), William Albert Allard (Photographer), Dean Conger (Photographer), Blaine Harrington III (Photographer), Steve McCurry (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up Ancient constructions that stand out as exceptional examples of engineering technology and enduring beauty are described in this panoramic study. One chapter each is devoted to ancient Greece and Rome, MesoAmerica, South America, India and Southeast Asia, and China. Each chapter is written by an archaeologist or historian. Written as a mixture of first-person impressions and historical background, much of it is technical. The focus is on the many structures of a civilization, varying from temples to drainage systems, rather than lengthy descriptions of only a few edifices. Difficult vocabulary and convoluted sentences limit the accessibility of the text, but the many glorious full-color photographs are a browsing treat for everyone. Marguerite F. Raybould, Glendale Public Library, Calif.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Board book: 199 pages
• Publisher: MapQuest.com; 1st edition (January 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870445855
• ISBN-13: 978-0870445859
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,924,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)